Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Skinny Chocolate Cake recipe. Moist and rich, this cake is made with wholesome ingredients to satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla. In a measuring cup, mix almond milk and vinegar.
- Blend: Combine wet and dry ingredients, then slowly add coffee.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt to the batter.
- You can frost with a light cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar for fewer calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
